Who administers it
Marc Zboch Scholarships and its selection team administer the application and review process.
Marc Zboch Scholarships
Applications OpenService & Sacrifice
Scholarship
$1,000 award
Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST
Honoring college students whose service, compassion, and personal sacrifice make life better for others.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Eligibility
U.S. college or university students
Our purpose
A scholarship built around service
The Service & Sacrifice Scholarship recognizes U.S. college and university students who strengthen their communities—even when helping others calls for meaningful personal sacrifice.
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How the scholarship is administered
How selection works
Essays are reviewed for clarity, thoughtfulness, and demonstrated personal sacrifice in service to others.
When applicants hear back
The selected applicant will be contacted after the review period and recipient confirmation.
How the award is paid
The $1,000 award is paid to the selected recipient after confirmation and any required verification.
Questions? Contact gr414280@ucf.edu.
Past recipients
Stories That Matter
2024 Recipient
Han Qi Chou
A combat medic who mentored underprivileged children in science and served families through community food programs.
2022 Recipient
Lorenzo Cinalli
An AmeriCorps volunteer whose disaster-relief and conservation work shaped a life of public service.
2021 Recipient
Katrina
A Human Services student who supported vulnerable women and families in a refugee camp on Lesbos.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there an application fee?
No. There is no application fee.
Is a recommendation letter required?
A recommendation letter is not required unless the current application form specifically asks for one.
Can graduate students apply?
Yes. Graduate students may apply if they attend a U.S. college or university and satisfy the Fall 2026 enrollment requirement.
Are part-time students eligible?
Part-time students are eligible if they satisfy the registration and enrollment requirements in the Scholarship Rules.
When will the recipient be announced?
The recipient will be announced after the review period and recipient confirmation. Applicants should monitor the email used in their application.
Can international students apply?
Applicants must be students at a U.S. college or university and satisfy all current eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Your story has value
Ready to apply?
Review the requirements and submit your story before the deadline.